Corporate Communications Intern

Corporate Communications Intern

Reports to : Senior Communications Coordinator

LOCATION: Cary, NC. This role will follow a hybrid work schedule

Job Accountability/Responsibilities:

• Assist with and produce content for the public-facing website and blog; internal website, newsletter, blog; and social media platforms
• Track analytics and compile reports that provide data-backed strategy recommendations
• Assist with content planning and copyediting
• Capture photos and videos at company events for use in multimedia content
• Edit photos for publication – primarily limited to basic color balancing, resizing, cropping, etc. 
• Support Technical Writing Team and Marketing team with isolated requests
• Assist in set up and provide day-of support for projects that use outside vendors, such as video shoots and photoshoots
• Perform research for projects and prepare reports as needed

Knowledge, Skills, abilities/minimum requirements/competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Readiness to learn about new industries
• Rising junior or senior, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field, or recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency with AP Style, website design, and social media platforms
• Photography and videography experience a plus
• Familiarity with graphic design software a plus (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.)

Education, experience, certification/training:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, journalism, public relations or equivalent.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, social media applications; 
• Proficiency in graphic design and/or photo editing software, and SharePoint; 
• Ability to learn new software applications and technologies quickly is required.
• A portfolio demonstrating writing samples or design work is highly beneficial. 

Values:

• Results: We deliver on our promises to create value for the freight rail industry through talented people, good ideas, business leadership and great technology. 
• Collaboration: We collaborate with our teams and our customers to get the job done, respecting individual ideas and contributions, and moving forward in pursuit of shared goals. 
• Service: We serve the changing needs of our customers and our industry to enhance the value they bring to our community, the environment, and our economy.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work: Assignment involves sitting at workstation (desk) most of the time (up to 8 hours) with only occasional walking and/or standing.
• Keyboarding: Primarily using fingers for typing.
• Talking: Expressing or communicating verbally through use of spoken words (accurately conveying detailed or important spoken instructions to others).
• Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound.
• Visual: Through close visual acuity, required to perform activities such as:  preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing computer terminal; extensive reading (with or without correction).
• Environment: Because the requirements of this position require frequent, often informal collaboration with other Railinc colleagues and external stakeholders, and to maximize the development of the skills and responsibilities essential for this position, Railinc expects that the work required of this role be performed predominantly in the office consistent with Railinc’s in-the-office work policies, as communicated by Human Resources and/or Senior Management. Any individual variations on in-the-office work policies will be reviewed by Human Resources on a case-by-case basis. As work is performed predominantly within an office setting, there is no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions (i.e., extreme heat, cold, noise, etc.).

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  The company reserves the right to change, modify and/or delete aspects of this position as needed at any time. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.